by Ann | Air Conditioning Tips
Spring is just around the corner, so now is the time to book your air conditioner clean and sanitise. Bookings fill fast during the start of the season, so we encourage you to book now ready for September/October. Spring cleaning is a great time to give your house an overhaul, but don’t forget the many benefits of a clean and sanitised air conditioner.
With a hot Summer predicted, your air conditioner is going to be working its little heart out during the warmer months. Your system will use more power if the unit is dirty and on top of that, the contaminants inside will be blown into the air that you breathe.
The types of contaminants that can build up inside your unit during autumn and winter are:
Mould
Dust
Pollen
Dust Mites
Pet Dander
Human Skin Cells
Dead Animals
Animal Faeces
Bacteria
Many of these contaminants can cause life threatening illnesses, as well as bring on asthma and allergy attacks, cause headaches and auto immune conditions.
You can easily save up to 30{d407fe54b542a88dea75fa8e13bb27f8c90b1afa986eeccce1e73b6e8162caa9} on your power bills by keeping your air conditioning system clean. As an added benefit, your air conditioner will last longer and run more efficiently.
Make sure you only use a fully trained and HydroKleen qualified technician,there are a lot of air con cowboys out there that will take your money and leave you with a improperly cleaned unit. We have re-cleaned many air conditioners and it can be shocking just how much had been missed inside and out.
Our fully qualified technicians will not only clean and sanitise the inside of your unit; cleaning the filters, coils, fins and main interior body of the unit, they will also clear and clean the outside unit as well.
Leaves, pollen, debris, mould, stagnant water, dead and live animals, as well as their nests have been found inside the outside unit by our technicians.
Book now to avoid disappointment and breathe clean, healthy air.
Phone 1300 608 138 or visit our website.
by Ann | Air Conditioning Tips
Healthy air is, of course, important for everyone, especially our children. Child care centres are tasked with responsibility of supporting the health and well-being of the children in their centres, which includes maintaining a safe and healthy environment. With dirty air conditioners blowing mould, mildew, dust and other microbial contaminants into the air, maintaining a clean and sanitised system is imperative. Read on for the why.
Reducing Sick Days for Children
Toddlers and young children are likely to catch between 10-12 colds a year, which means a lot of runny noses! As if this isn’t enough illness for one little person, dirty air blowing from an air conditioner could increase the longevity of their symptoms, so the sniffles stay around for longer. The dust spores, mould and mildew are known to cause and exacerbate coughs, colds and other issues, such as asthma.
Improved Concentration and Cognition
Several studies in the US have concluded that the building environment impacts the cognitive function of those working inside. Improved lighting, temperature control and ventilation all made a significant impact. The same thing could then be said for children in a child care centre, learning the alphabet and how to count, as well the benefits these factors have on their educators.
Happy Parents
Parents want the best for their children. If your child care centre’s air conditioner is blowing inappropriately hot or cold air, you can be sure they’ll want it fixed. Often, these issues are a simple reflection of a particularly dirty machine, not operating efficiently. Fixing little issues like this make the space more comfortable for the child and the teachers, whilst also potentially reducing turnover with dissatisfied parents.
Reduced Electricity Bills
Reducing the use of power from a sustainability perspective is certainly important, but, as a business, the financial costs of running air conditioning, day in, day out, can become significant. Especially if your air conditioning systems are running inefficiently due to the build-up of microbial contamination. You can increase the bottom line of your business, through a HydroKleen clean and sanitise.
We take the health and safety of our clients and their customers seriously. We know the benefits of healthy, clean air and we know your child care centre can always benefit from a HydroKleen. Get in touch with our friendly team today, to book your next clean and sanitise! Ph: 1300 608 318
by Ann | Air Conditioning Tips
Are your employees working hard enough? If they seem under the weather or just not focusing, it may be because of the air conditioner setting and air quality.
A comfortable work environment can considerably improve employee productivity. If the workplace is too hot, employees will feel sleepy, tired, sluggish, and irritable. If the workplace is too cold, employees will feel ill, numb, stiff, or lethargic due to reduced blood circulation. In both cases, it can make it harder for them to focus and concentrate on their work.
Maintaining a stable temperature can also make the office comfortable to work in, and your employees more productive all year round. The ideal temperature for maximum office productivity is 21℃, and anything below or above this can significantly decrease productivity.
While keeping an entire workforce satisfied is almost impossible, there are some things an employer can do to ensure the temperature is as comfortable as possible.
Regulate air conditioning for temperature and humidity.
Avoid locating workstations directly in front of or below air conditioning outlets.
Control direct sunlight (radiant heat) with blinds, louvres and window treatments.
Found inside an air conditioning unit.
Many contaminants can build up inside your air conditioner over a 6 month period. Illness causing bacteria, mould, animal faeces, dead animals and much more.
Have your air conditioning systems regularly cleaned and sanitised by HydroKleen. This will not only ensure you are saving money on power bills, but also help to keep your employees healthy, which in turn will increase productivity.
Visit our website here or call 1300 608 318
by Ann | Air Conditioning Tips
When you think of air pollution, you picture smoggy, traffic filled streets and heavy industry pumping polluted smoke into the atmosphere.
What about your air conditioner?
The air in your home, gym, school or office can be full of health depleting and potentially life threatening airborne pathogens.
Indoor contaminants can be damaging to your lungs and the air conditioning system that you have in your home or business can harbour bacteria, dust mites, mould, animal faeces, pet dander, dead animals and many other dangerous pathogens.
Simply cleaning the filters once a month is a great start, but no where near sufficient to protect you and your loved ones.
By having your air conditioners professionally cleaned once every 6 months you are not only protecting the health of your family or business associates, you are also protecting yourself from a potential lawsuit. Cases have already been in court where clients or employees have sued due to becoming very ill due to poorly maintained air conditioners and these cases could have easily been avoided.
It doesn’t take long to have an industry professional thoroughly clean and sanitise your air conditioner and you can feel at complete ease with HydroKleen as we are the only air conditioning cleaning specialists that are exclusively approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.
Contact us today via our website or by calling 1300 608 318
by Ann | Air Conditioning Tips
Winter, the time of the year when we pack away our swimsuits and switch our air conditioning from cooling to heating to keeping us warm and cosy.
As always a little preventative maintenance can often save a lot of expense and inconvenience down the track.
After a Summer of heavy use, your filters may well have accumulated a lot of dust and contaminants, so it will pay to clean or replace them. Not only do clean filters ensure better air quality, they also allow your unit to run more efficiently.
According to Energy Star, you should clean or replace your filters every month, especially in peak times like Summer or Winter when your unit is working hard.
Then, head outside and clean your outdoor unit to remove any bird droppings, dead bugs, dirt and cobwebs. We also recommend keeping the unit clear of surrounding leaves, branches and grass.
Now, pick up the phone and call HydroKleen to book your professional clean and sanitise of the inside of your air conditioner. Not only will there be dust, bacteria, animal droppings, dead animals and pet dander, there can also be a dangerous growth of mould. This can cause many serious health issues for you and your family. By having your air conditioner professionally cleaned every 6 months, you are ensuring the health and well being of your family.
Contact us today by calling 1300 608 318 or visit our website.
by Ann | Air Conditioning Tips
Have you ever walked into a health club and almost made an abrupt about face because of the nasty air? Your gym or health club does not need to smell like your high school gym after a wrestling match or intense basketball game.
With proper air conditioning and gym ventilation you can remove unpleasant odours and provide your clients with the healthy environment they were looking for when they joined your club.
Healthy air is essential for a health club
Your clients choose your club because they want to improve their health or maintain it through exercise. As health-conscious individuals, they probably will not overlook poor indoor air quality. As one who owns or manages a health club or gym you want return customers and to grow your business. You certainly do not want to drive customers away because of poor indoor air quality and inadequate gym ventilation.
Poor indoor air quality and subpar gym ventilation does not promote good health
If your gym ventilation system has not been appropriately designed or is not functioning properly, the result could be a hot and humid environment because your system is not removing enough moisture from the air. Taking it a step further, let’s look at what can happen if you do not correct the gym ventilation problem that is causing uncomfortable conditions:
- Humid air is the breeding ground for mould and mildew growth;
- Viruses and bacteria thrive in humid air;
- Humid air can cause musty smells;
- Higher energy bills; and
- Expensive system breakdown.
Insufficient gym ventilation: Beware of dangerous CO2 levels
In your gym, you have a facility full of people exhaling elevated amounts of carbon dioxide, which can cause a significant rise in carbon dioxide in the air. Humid air laden with CO2 will do nothing to promote the healthy atmosphere you want for your clients. If poor gym ventilation continues over an extended period, your customers could develop symptoms that are associated with poor indoor air quality when they visit your facility including:
- Eye, nose throat and lung irritations – watery eyes, sneezing and coughing
- Skin rashes
- Infections
- Headaches and dizziness
- Shortness of breath
Don’t lock bad air in your locker room
Locker rooms are a haven for moisture due to sweaty clients’ post-workout and showers being regularly used. Under the International Building Code, moist air is not permitted to be recirculated, which means it must be vented outside of the building. If you have a pool, sauna or steam room, this results in even higher levels of moisture levels in the air. It is critical that your gym ventilation provides an efficient exhaust system to vent the moisture from the building, reducing mould growth.
Does your air conditioner smell musty? Or can you see muck inside air conditioner?
The musty smell is created by the dust, bacteria, mould and mildew spores, leeching out of the air conditioner. This smell gets worse over time and is a sure sign the air coming from your air conditioner isn’t healthy.
Generally, people only take notice of their air conditioner when it doesn’t work as it’s supposed to. As part of your housekeeping routine, checking the air conditioner for dust, dirt, mould and mildew helps to prevent ongoing issues, plus, once cleaned, it’ll also help keep it running efficiently.
Mould growth illnesses can be serious, which is why we recommend a regular, professional HydroKleen clean of your air conditioner. Our team are highly-trained specialists, who understand that the health of you and your family is of the utmost importance.
Keep your air conditioner free of mould and reduce the risks of mould-related illnesses in your fitness centre.
Contact our friendly HydroKleen team today for further information on how we can help you to Breathe Healthy Air.
